Tshepiso Mametela

Education: Academic Acceleration Programme, St John's College Academy (2008-2010); National Senior Certificate, Barnato Park High (2010); Google Analytics Academy, Yoast SEO Academy (2022); Crime and Court Reporting, Wits Centre for Journalism (2024)

Experience: Reporter, The Herald (2022-2024); General writer, Briefly News (2021-2022); Senior Sports Contributor, Opera News SA (2019-2020); Journalist, Caxton Newspapers (2018-2019); Sports writer, Wits Sport (2016-2022), Briefly News (2024-2025)

Awards: Gauteng Sports Awards, Finalist: Sports Journalist of the Year, 2017 & 2019

Tshepiso Mametela is a seasoned journalist with eight years of experience writing for online and print publications. He was the Head of Current Affairs at Briefly News. He was a mid-level reporter for The Herald, a senior sports contributor at Opera News SA, and a general reporter for Caxton Local Media’s Bedfordview and Edenvale News and Joburg East Express community titles. He has attended media workshops organised by the Wits Justice Project and Wits Centre for Journalism, including crime and court reporting.

2056 articles published since 10 Jun 2021

Author's articles

6 MK Party members killed, 10 injured in KZN taxi crash, EFF offers condolences

6 MK Party members killed, 10 injured in KZN taxi crash, EFF offers condolences

South Africa

10 months ago

Justice advocate assists families of 2 slain Limpopo women: "The world has more light than darkness"

Justice advocate assists families of 2 slain Limpopo women: "The world has...

South Africa

10 months ago

Praise poet and singer Dr Bishop Jessica Mbangeni has died

Praise poet and singer Dr Bishop Jessica Mbangeni has died

Celebrities

10 months ago

Boks vs All Blacks: Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie secures SABC broadcasting rights, fans excited

Boks vs All Blacks: Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie secures SABC broadcasting...

South Africa

10 months ago

'RHOD' star Nonku Williams hands over new house to needy family, SA divided: "Something is up"

'RHOD' star Nonku Williams hands over new house to needy family, SA divided:...

Celebrities

10 months ago

Lwah Ndlunkulu flaunts new pink ride, congrats roll in for singer

Lwah Ndlunkulu flaunts new pink ride, congrats roll in for singer

Celebrities

10 months ago

Miss Kwara tops Miss Universe Nigeria voting charts at close ahead of finale

Miss Kwara tops Miss Universe Nigeria voting charts at close ahead of finale

TV Shows

10 months ago

Miss Kwara Ufa Dania topped the voting charts ahead of the Miss Universe Nigeria finale on Saturday, 31 August, leaving SA voters expecting her to win the pageant.

Ex public protector Thuli Madonsela expresses strong take about naming in Limpopo farm murders case

Ex public protector Thuli Madonsela expresses strong take about naming in Limpopo farm murders case

South Africa

10 months ago

Ex-Public Protector Prof Thuli Madonsela expressed a strong opinion about the murders of two women at a Limpopo pig farm, and naming the accused in the case.

Gayton McKenzie trashes talk about being biased, pulls out receipts to rubbish claim: "I am a fan"

Gayton McKenzie trashes talk about being biased, pulls out receipts to rubbish claim: "I am a fan"

South Africa

10 months ago

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie shut up an online user making accusatory remarks about his support for all SA athletes. Online users found the rebuttal satisfying.

Jacob Zuma sings 'Umshini Wami' outside court, Floyd Shivambu finds his voice alongside 'uBaba'

Jacob Zuma sings 'Umshini Wami' outside court, Floyd Shivambu finds his voice alongside 'uBaba'

South Africa

10 months ago

MK Party leader Jacob Zuma sang 'uMshini Wami' near the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Thursday. National organiser Floyd Shivambu cut a picture of joy beside him.

Buhle Samuels celebrates buying new Porsche, Mzansi sus: "Who bought it?"

Buhle Samuels celebrates buying new Porsche, Mzansi sus: "Who bought it?"

Celebrities

10 months ago

Former 'Muvhango' actress Buhle Samuels copped a new set of wheels, leaving a little to the imagination. Mzansi online users side-eyed the pricey Porsche purchase.

Miss Universe Nigeria hopeful Miss Kwara appreciates SA for the love, Mzansi vows to extend push

Miss Universe Nigeria hopeful Miss Kwara appreciates SA for the love, Mzansi vows to extend push

South Africa

10 months ago

Miss Kwara Ufa Dania thanked Mzansi for the outpouring of support as she vied for the Miss Universe Nigeria crown. SA vowed not to let up on showing support.

SA wants Young Stunna to dabble in hip hop again after 'Bayabuza' verse: "Back to default settings"

SA wants Young Stunna to dabble in hip hop again after 'Bayabuza' verse: "Back to default settings"

Celebrities

10 months ago

Amapiano singer Young Stunna dropped a hot verse on 'Bayabuya', a record released alongside hip-hop act Pervader, and featuring DJ Kabza De Small and artist SLY.

'Scandal!' cans seven day weekly episodes, viewers bashful: "Terrible idea to begin with"

'Scandal!' cans seven day weekly episodes, viewers bashful: "Terrible idea to begin with"

TV Shows

10 months ago

Soap drama 'Scandal!' will revert to its original five-day weekly schedule starting 2 September. In a first for SA, the show began airing for seven days in July.

Rural madala flexes brain power, breaks down subliminal word and impresses Mzansi: "I was not ready"

Rural madala flexes brain power, breaks down subliminal word and impresses Mzansi: "I was not ready"

People

10 months ago

A clip of an elderly rural madala holding a lesson and breaking down a seemingly common word floored social media users. The clip has since been making the rounds.

Tshepiso Mametela